Written By: - Date published: 12:35 pm, October 13th, 2014 - 154 comments
Only a rumour at this stage…
Written By: - Date published: 2:45 pm, October 12th, 2014 - 188 comments
I’d like to say thanks to the Standard for hosting me today. I’ve always enjoyed robust political meetings and I’m a firm believer in fronting up and answering the hard questions. Labour is a great party. Our movement’s values are values that New Zealanders share – we’re a party and a nation that believes deeply […]
Written By: - Date published: 8:38 pm, October 10th, 2014 - 39 comments
At 3pm on Sunday, Andrew Little will be on The Standard for discussion with questions from our audience of ardent left-wingers, greens, those who are just interested, and the odd troll with a fenestration obsession.
Written By: - Date published: 9:27 am, October 10th, 2014 - 70 comments
Now that the dust is settling on the 2014 general election it is a good time for progressives to review our and our opponents’ use of social media and what can be done better. And how do we respond effectively to the approach of the right which is now thanks to Nicky Hager painstakingly clear.
Written By: - Date published: 11:19 am, October 9th, 2014 - 345 comments
Andrew Little has formally announced that he is also seeking the Labour Party leadership.
Written By: - Date published: 1:49 pm, October 7th, 2014 - 12 comments
“Labour Day is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Monday of every October. What important events, conflicts and values in history does Labour Day signify? What lessons from that are especially relevant to young New Zealanders working and studying today?”
Written By: - Date published: 6:51 pm, October 6th, 2014 - 52 comments
Police action in obtaining a warrant to search Nicky Hager’s home in politically charged circumstances raises issues why in other politically charged incidents no similar action has been undertaken.
Written By: - Date published: 2:38 pm, October 6th, 2014 - 63 comments
As the NZ Labour Party stands on the cusp of some soul searching, it might want to note that there are alternatives to pointless navel gazing.
Written By: - Date published: 10:51 am, October 6th, 2014 - 12 comments
RNZ’s Mediawatch is a bright spot in the media wilderness! This weekend’s episode examined the media’s orgy of hyperbole and spin on the Labour leadership contest. Well worth a listen.
Written By: - Date published: 2:22 pm, October 5th, 2014 - 241 comments
Finally confirmed as a Labour List MP, Andrew Little is mulling over a tilt at the leadership. This is good news for the party. Cunliffe is a busted flush and Robertson is too bland to win voters back. Labour needs a circuit breaker. A Little may go a long way.
Written By: - Date published: 8:52 am, October 4th, 2014 - 109 comments
The final election results are expected to be announced today and I would not be surprised if there is a change in the makeup of Parliament.
Written By: - Date published: 12:40 pm, October 3rd, 2014 - 385 comments
Like many on the left, I was disillusioned with the election result. It felt pretty hopeless on election night that John Key could romp home to victory on the back of dirty politics. But there is hope. Here are my ten key reasons why I am voting for and supporting Grant Robertson to be our next Prime Minister.
Written By: - Date published: 9:30 am, October 3rd, 2014 - 38 comments
A request for a civilised leadership campaign by Labour President Moira Coatsworth has been described as “Orwellian” by Phil Quin. This is a remarkable choice of words to use.
Written By: - Date published: 7:53 am, October 2nd, 2014 - 154 comments
Labour has announced details of the leadership contest including timing, closing of nominations, and the dates of hustings meetings.
Written By: - Date published: 10:25 am, October 1st, 2014 - 56 comments
One of the few bright spots for Labour in the election was the renewed support of Maori. What now for the Maori Party?
Written By: - Date published: 1:43 pm, September 30th, 2014 - 80 comments
According to early reports (Twitter) David Parker is interim leader of the Labour Party, with Annette King as deputy.
Written By: - Date published: 10:37 pm, September 29th, 2014 - 162 comments
Labour’s leadership rules state that if you want to have a vote in this leadership election you need to be a paid-up member by Wednesday 1 October, 11.59pm.
Written By: - Date published: 2:01 pm, September 29th, 2014 - 75 comments
Some thoughts from a different angle on ‘what went wrong’, or maybe just saying stuff along the lines of what plenty of other people are thinking
Written By: - Date published: 7:50 am, September 29th, 2014 - 93 comments
Labour is being criticised for leadership divisions. If the party had not examined its leadership it would be being criticised for ignoring the message of the voters. So never mind the media frenzy, concentrate on running (like last time) a positive and constructive selection process and review.
Written By: - Date published: 9:05 am, September 28th, 2014 - 193 comments
Grant Robertson is the second Labour MP to announce that he wishes to seek the party’s leadership.
Written By: - Date published: 9:01 am, September 28th, 2014 - 44 comments
MP for Dunedin North David Clark has been reflecting on the very successful result in the electorate.
Written By: - Date published: 3:58 pm, September 27th, 2014 - 196 comments
David Cunliffe has announced that he has resigned as leader of the Labour Party but will stand again to seek a mandate for change.
Written By: - Date published: 1:12 pm, September 27th, 2014 - 280 comments
Labour’s Council is currently meeting. David Cunliffe is expected to make a statement today at 2:30. It will be covered live by RNZ, 3 News and other outlets. Update: David Cunliffe has announced his resignation from the leader’s position but will contest the vacant leadership. Get ready for a leadership contest …
Written By: - Date published: 7:16 am, September 27th, 2014 - 63 comments
bspout at Local Bodies was well up on the Greens list, but as the Greens only got 10%, he didn’t get into parliament. But as he says, with Labour navel gazing and NZ First lacking experience, the greens are currently the only effective opposition at present.
Written By: - Date published: 1:53 pm, September 26th, 2014 - 112 comments
With Lynn, which according to the trolls should see me banned 😈
I think the Labour results show voters understand MMP, not that Labour doesn’t.
Written By: - Date published: 8:59 am, September 26th, 2014 - 104 comments
Perhaps it is time for activists to have two parties. The one that specialises in electorates and the one that focuses on party vote. Because it is becoming evident that Labour is unlikely to ever manage to make the transition to being a MMP party. Their MPs clearly don’t care for the party or the brand.
Written By: - Date published: 5:53 pm, September 25th, 2014 - 63 comments
An accident… Then an odd thing starts to happen. Instead of helping the survivors and securing the scene, the rescue crew start fighting amongst themselves. How did the crash happen? Was it was the driver’s fault? What was the main cause of the accident?
Written By: - Date published: 2:48 pm, September 24th, 2014 - 140 comments
Labours choice.
Written By: - Date published: 11:21 am, September 24th, 2014 - 287 comments
It’s up to all of us.
Written By: - Date published: 5:32 pm, September 23rd, 2014 - 171 comments
No one should begrudge John Key and the National party the right to celebrate an impressive election victory. It is little consolation to those who opposed them that the win is very much a personal triumph for the Prime Minister rather than for the party and government he leads. As the tumult and the shouting […]
Written By: - Date published: 1:23 pm, September 23rd, 2014 - 146 comments
Our Labour MPs seem to be in disarray. Somehow the party that teaches solidarity keeps on being fractured, while the party that teaches individualism is a strong union.
Why are they talking to each other through the media instead of picking up the phone?
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